Paul McCartney says Peter Jackson’s ‘Let It Be’ provides “proof” he wasn’t to blame for Beatles split

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAfter “Parasite” and “Squid Game” struck planet-wide notes with their critique of elitism, Trevor Choi’s “Smashing Frank” is a timely Hong Kong twist on the revenge-against-the-rich theme. It is being pitched at the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) that this week runs alongside the FilMart rights market.“This is a comedy-drama about four millennials who form a squad to rob the rich. During the course of the crime, they are outraged as they gradually realize that the older generation will never change their ways.

ABC made history during Tuesday night's After The Rose special that wrapped up Season 26 of The Bachelor, revealing the TWO women who will be The Bachelorette: Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey.The 26-year-old Recchia, a commercial airline pilot and flight instructor, and the 31-year-old Windey, an ICU nurse and former Denver Bronco cheerleader, were both stunned when host Jesse Palmer revealed they were the hosts.Palmer had earlier teased that the new Bachelorette is not Gabby and it's not Rachel... before revealing, 'it's Gabby AND Rachel!' Bachelorettes:ABC made history during Tuesday night's After The Rose special that wrapped up Season 26 of The Bachelor, revealing the TWO women who will be The Bachelorette: Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey Both:Palmer had earlier teased that the new Bachelorette is not Gabby and it's not Rachel...

A gay couple living in Dudley, United Kingdom were targeted by a gang of homophobic teenagers, who hurled vile abuse at them and threw rocks at their house. The West Midlands Police said they are investigating the case as a “hate crime”. Trigger Warning: This story has details of a homophobic attack, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.The married couple Kieran (24) and Steven Douglas-Lane (33) had recently moved from Liverpool to Dudley to start a new life, reported Pink News. “It’s understood a group of youngsters followed two men from a shop on Birmingham Road at around 4pm, shouting abuse,” a West Midlands Police spokesperson said in a statement. “Objects including stones were also thrown at the home but thankfully no one was injured and no damage reported.

She's embroiled in a major online controversy.And on Tuesday, Yolanda Hadid was seen in New York City as she faced major criticism online over her daughter Bella Hadid's revelation that she underwent a nose job at the age of 14, with many questioning why Yolanda permit it to happen.On the daytime outing, the Dutch reality star, 58, donned a stone blue trench coat over a grey turtleneck sweater with blue jeans and black booties. The latest:Yolanda Hadid, 58, was seen in New York City Tuesday as she faced major criticism online over her daughter Bella Hadid's revelation that she underwent a nose job at the age of 14, with many questioning why Yolanda permit it to happenYolanda, who previously appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from 2012-2016, had her blonde locks tied back and wore blue shaded sunglasses as she put her phone in a clutch purse.Yolanda, who was married to real estate mogul Mohamed Hadid from 1994 until 2000, and music producer David Foster from until 2011 until 2017, was seen walking with a male friend on the sunny day in the Big Apple.

Sofia Richie was spotted cutting a casually fashionable figure while out and about in sunny Los Angeles this week.The 23-year-old daughter of Lionel Richie was accompanied by her dashing boyfriend Elliot Grainge for a spot of retail therapy.They were spotted enjoying a bit of chitchat on a sidewalk outside of a local Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. Looking fab:Sofia Richie was spotted cutting a casually fashionable figure while out and about in sunny Los Angeles this weekSofia slid herself into a billowing, loose-fitted pair of black trousers that were nevertheless cinched in at the waist to emphasize her petite frame.She warded off the continuing wintertime chill with a cozy-looking charcoal sweater for her latest outing in Beverly Hills.

Britney Spears shared that she wasn't afraid of being unlikeable as she showed off some tasteful looks on Instagram on Tuesday.The 40-year-old pop superstar mused after her most recent trip to Las Vegas how 'being nice' led people to take advantage of her back when she had her popular Vegas residency.Instead of being 'loved,' the songstress added that she would much rather be 'feared.' Bad memories: Britney Spears, 40, recounted how she felt taken advantage of back whens he was performing for her Las Vegas residency in a new Instagram post from TuesdayBritney's post featured snaps of her in a sizzling black sweater crop top that showed off a hint of her tummy.She paired the look with a high-waisted short black skirt with a dramatic diagonal slant highlighting her toned legs. The blond beauty wore her hair piled up and in a fanned-out ponytail, and she rested her hands over her tummy while posing for the camera.

Paul McCartney track, ‘Deep Deep Feeling’, lifted from his forthcoming album.In the lead-up to the release of his album, ‘McCartney III’, the former Beatle has launched the ’12 Days of Paul’ campaign, which sees selected artists around the world interpret tracks from the record.“To celebrate the upcoming release of Paul McCartney’s new album, I have been given the pleasure of sharing a little version of one of the unreleased songs ‘Deep Deep Feeling’,” Lou wrote on her Instagram.“It’s been a unique honour to hear unreleased music of Sir Paul & work out my own interpretation with my boys.”A post shared by Alice Phoebe Lou (@alicephoebelou)Other artists who have taken part in the 12 Days of Paul campaign include Stockport band Blossoms,

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Yoko Ono are leading tributes to John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of his death.The late Beatles star was shot dead by Mark David Chapman outside his Dakota apartment building home in New York on December 8, 1980, and his wife and former bandmates were among those marking the sad date in music history on Tuesday.Paying tribute to his old pal on Twitter, McCartney shared a photo of the pair sitting together in a recording studio prior to Lennon’s death, and added the caption: “A sad sad day but remembering my friend John with the great joy he brought to the world.

Paul McCartney paid a heartfelt tribute to John Lennon on the anniversary of his death, revealing it was a "sad, sad day".MORE: John Lennon and Paul McCartney's sons just took a selfie together and they look exactly like their famous fathersThe singer, 78, shared a throwback picture of them together, taken by Paul's former wife Linda McCartney, and wrote alongside it: "A sad sad day but remembering my friend John with the great joy he brought to the world."I will always be proud and happy to have known and worked with this incredible Scouser! X love Paul #JohnLennon." WATCH: A look back at Paul McCartney's visit to the palace to receive special honourThe black and white never-before-seen snap shows Paul and Lennon together in a recording

John Lennon is being remembered on the 40th anniversary of his death. Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the musician’s two sons, Sean and Julian Lennon, all shared tributes on social media on Tuesday, honouring the artist’s memory.

Eli Countryman On Tuesday, the 40 th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, his former bandmates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as well as his wife Yoko and other family members took to social media to share messages in remembrance of the great singer and songwriter. Lennon died on Dec. 8, 1980, after being fatally shot in from of his New York City home.

John Lennon's sons and Beatles mates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr honored the legend on Tuesday, which marked the 40th anniversary of his death. The iconic musician was fatally shot in front of his New York City apartment on the evening of Dec 8, 1980, by Mark David Chapman.

“A sad, sad day but remembering my friend John [Lennon] with the great joy, he brought to the world,” Sir Paul McCartney posted on Dec. 8, the 40th anniversary of John Lennon’s death. The “Imagine” singer was shot and killed in front of his New York City apartment on this day in 1980. Paul, 78, observed this solemn anniversary by sharing a black and white picture of him and his fellow Beatle sitting side-by-side. “I will always be proud and happy to have known and worked with this incredible Scouser! X love Paul.”

Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono have paid an emotional tribute to John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of the late music icon’s death.Lennon was shot dead by Mark David Chapman outside the entrance to New York’s Dakota apartment building, where he was living with Ono, his wife, on December 8 1980.Paying tribute on Twitter, McCartney shared a photo of the pair sitting together in a recording studio prior to Lennon’s death.“A sad sad day but remembering my friend John with the great joy he brought to the world. I will always be proud and happy to have known and worked with this incredible Scouser! X love Paul,” he captioned the photo.A sad sad day but remembering my friend John with the great joy he brought to the world.

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Yoko Ono were among those remembering the great John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of his tragic death. “A sad sad day,” wrote McCartney, Lennon’s songwriting partner, friend and often artistic rival, “but remembering my friend John with the great joy he brought to the world.”

Paul McCartney has said that The Beatles most likely suffered from mental health issues, but they were reluctant to discuss it at the height of their fame.In a new interview with The Sunday Times, McCartney said he and his bandmates – Ringo Starr and the late John Lennon and George Harrison – were more likely to make fun of their issues in order to hide them.When asked if the group experienced mental health issues, he said: “Yes, I think so. But you talked about it through your songs.“You know, John would.

Sir Paul McCartney thinks The Beatles all had mental health problems. The 78-year-old singer admitted he and his bandmates – Sir Ringo Starr and the late John Lennon and George Harrison – were more likely to mock their issues than have a discussion, but he thinks they came out of their global fame and its associated problems “reasonably well adjusted”.

Paul McCartney has opened up about the making of his new solo album during lockdown.Dubbing the period spent at home recording “rockdown” in a new interview with The Sunday Times, the former Beatle star said he tried to remain optimistic writing the album, which is set for release on December 18.“Well, I am an optimist,” McCartney said. “Generally speaking I do believe things are good, and we screw them up.

Paul McCartney has opened up about his friendship with John Lennon in a new interview.Speaking to The Sunday Times, McCartney opened up about his friendship with Lennon in the period following The Beatles split.On being asked if he thought the Beatles would have ever worked together again, McCartney said: “We made a decision when the Beatles folded that we weren’t going to pick it up again. So we switched off from the Beatles.

Sir Paul McCartney has confessed he struggles to stay faithful to his wife – during his explicit sex dreams.But the 78-year-old music legend – wed to third wife Nancy Shevell, 61, since 2011 – says dreams have given him his best fantasies and song ideas.Paul said: “Last night’s was pretty good.“It was of a sexual nature. Pretty cool, though.

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